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Construction Pathways, 1st Edition | AU/NZ

Shayne Fagan

  • Copyright 2022
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Construction Pathways 1st Edition by Shayne Fagan
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Overview

WINNER 2022 EPAA for VET Teaching and Learning Resource – Print or Blended Learning. The judges said “Construction Pathways is a student-friendly and engaging text that includes coverage of high-volume trades. This smartly designed resource thoroughly addresses the relevant national qualification and expected graduate competencies. A clear focus on job outcomes set the text apart. Pedagogical elements such as the employability skills table, relevant Australian standards, writeable worksheets, get it right boxes, photo case studies and web links to resources prepare learners for roles in the Australian construction industry or a pathway to apprenticeships.”

Construction Pathways is a comprehensive competency-based text, fulfilling the requirements of the latest Certificate II in Construction Pathways (CPC20220) qualification with extensive practice activities, exercises and illustrations/images. The text offers students comprehensive coverage of all the core competencies required, along with the main high-volume trade electives such as Carpentry, Bricklaying and Wall and Floor Tiling all in one book. Instructor resources pack includes solutions manual, mapping grids and downloadable worksheets. Premium resources like PowerPoints and test banks provide additional teaching support, saving time and adding more depth to classes.

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Shayne Fagan

Shayne has worked in TAFE NSW for more than 25 years. He has been in various roles from teacher to Faculty Director of Building and Construction and is currently Head of Skills Team for Innovative Manufacturing, Robotics and Science. Shayne is a fully licenced builder who has worked across both the residential and commercial sides of the construction industry. He has used his experience and understanding of the building industry to develop several learning resources for TAFE NSW over several years.

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  • The content is visually engaging and instructive, explained with numerous targeted images with emphasis given to include visual demonstration of processes, techniques and finished products to help students of this qualification understand the concepts more easily and quickly
  • Text uses student-friendly language and focuses on real-world situations to explain difficult and important concepts. The chapters have been placed in a sequence to develop the fundamental components for the learner
  • The text has broad pedagogical features that help students understand the concepts more easily: Get it right: photo case study in every chapter showing incorrect versus correct methods/results How-to examples: step-by-step instructions for common building calculations and activities Variety of learning tasks: questions or activities that encourage students to apply their knowledge and skills Further reading: a collection of web links and other resources for further reading
  • Employability skills: this table at the start of every chapter provides a list of employability skills on which students will be assessed. At the end of every chapter the student can review activities undertaken throughout the unit as evidence of skills and record them in the employability skills activity log
  • Instructor's Resource Pack - Premium resources that provide additional instructor support are available for this text. These resources save you time and are a convenient way to add more depth to your classes, covering additional content and with an exclusive selection of engaging features aligned with the text. The Instructor Resource Pack is included for institutional adoptions of this text when certain conditions are met. The pack is available to purchase for course-level adoptions of the text or as a standalone resource. Contact your Cengage learning consultant for more information.
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Table of Contents

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1. Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
2. Plan and organise work
3. Carry out measurements and calculations
4. Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
5. Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
6. Undertake basic estimation and costing
7. Undertake a basic construction project
8. Handle and prepare bricklaying and block laying materials
9. Use bricklaying and block laying tools and equipment
10. Handle carpentry and construction materials
11. Use carpentry tools and equipment
12. Undertake basic installation of wall tiles

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  • ISBN-10: 017045407X
  • ISBN-13: 9780170454070
  • RETAIL $69.95

  • ISBN-10: 0170454029
  • ISBN-13: 9780170454025
  • RETAIL $102.95
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